When you think about October, you likely think of kids leaping into piles of crunchy, dried leaves, a freshly carved jack-o-lantern on your front porch, and maybe a spooky meme or two. But here at Restorative Physical Therapy we're thinking about Physical Therapy (to be fair, we're pretty much always thinking about Physical Therapy). This year for PT Month we are counting down the reasons why You Need Physical Therapy. We believe that there isn't anyone that couldn't benefit

After graduating from Ball Sate University in 1990, KrisAnë gained experience in extremity biomechanics working as a Certified Athletic Trainer in a Sports Medicine practice. She completed the Physical Therapy program at Old Dominion University in 1994, earning a Master of Science degree. Her Doctorate in Physical Therapy is from Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. KrisAnë has taken extensive continuing education courses focused on manual therapy,

If you've been in our clinic you know that we are a staff that loves a good laugh! We not only like to play music that is sure to cheer up any crowd, but the Restorative Physical Therapy team also loves to joke with each other and keep the mood light so everyone can get a good laugh in; and for good reason! Laughter has so many benefits that getting your giggle on just became a great way to get a healthier you. Dr. Lee Berk and Dr. Stanley Tan at the Loma Linda University in

If you are facing a new injury or have suffered from chronic pain and have asked for Integrative Manual Therapy or were referred by your physician, you may be wondering what the first meeting will be like. Here are 5 things you can expect: 1. You will learn how the Restorative Physical Therapy team can help Ashley, owner and DPT, says one of the first things she asks her patients is: “Are you familiar with Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT)?” If a patient is uncertain about wha

As our first year of being Restorative Physical Therapy has come to a close, we are writing you to express our sincerest gratitude and appreciation of YOU, our patients. We started this year with a name change, a new owner, one physical therapist, and one staff member. As we continued to put our patients needs first, and believe in what IMT is and how it can restore patients back to health, we saw a persistent growth of our practice. We are ending the year with a full staff o

Shannon received her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL. While she still misses more temperate weather, she is glad to avoid daily afternoon thundershowers. In a prior life she was a nationally certified massage therapist for 20 years and minored in dance during her undergraduate work. Shannon continues to grow her manual therapy skills that include: joint mobilization, soft tissue release, strain-coun